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Pakeezah is a 1972 Indian cult classic film, written and directed by Kamal Amrohi, who was known for his perfectionism. The music is by Ghulam Mohammed and Naushad Ali. The film
starred Meena Kumari, Raaj Kumar, Ashok Kumar, Nadira, D.K. Sapru and Veena. Meena Kumari's performance as a golden-hearted Lucknow nautch-girl drew major praise. However, this was to be Meena Kumari's last performance.
Original Release
02/04/1972
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ashok Kumar | Shahabuddin |
| Meena Kumari | Sahibjaan / Nargis |
| Raaj Kumar | Salim Ahmed Khan |
| Veena | Nawabjaan |
| D.K. Sapru | Hakim Saab |
| Kamal Kapoor | Nawab Zafar Ali Khan |
| Vijay Laxmi | |
| Jagdish Kanwal | |
| Nadira | Madame Gauhar Jaan |
| Pratima Devi | Salim's Badi Amma |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ashok Kumar | Shahabuddin |
| Meena Kumari | Sahibjaan / Nargis |
| Raaj Kumar | Salim Ahmed Khan |
| Veena | Nawabjaan |
| D.K. Sapru | Hakim Saab |
| Kamal Kapoor | Nawab Zafar Ali Khan |
| Vijay Laxmi | |
| Jagdish Kanwal | |
| Nadira | Madame Gauhar Jaan |
| Pratima Devi | Salim's Badi Amma |
| Prakash Gill | Hashim Khan- Horse Rider |
| Altaf | |
| Praveen Paul | (as Parveen Paul) |
| Lotan | |
| Chanda | (as Chanda Bai) |
| Meenaxi | (as Meenakshi) |
| Chandra Mohan | |
| Zebunissa | (as Zaibunnisa) |
| Sarita Devi | |
| Jagdish Bhalla | (as Mrs. Jagdish Bhalla) |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Kamal Amrohi | Producer |
